The simplest form of 6986/7042 is 499/503.
Steps to simplifying fractions
- Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
GCD of 6986 and 7042 is 14 - Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD
6986 ÷ 14/7042 ÷ 14 - Reduced fraction: 499/503
Therefore, 6986/7042 simplified to lowest terms is 499/503.
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